Have you ever found yourself wondering if your long hair still has a place after 50? Women of this age with confident lengths remain rare, as if an invisible rule imposed the short bob from the age of fifty.
This preconceived idea pushes many women to cut for fear of “looking unkempt” or making the face heavier. However, when we look at Cindy Crawford, Carla Bruni or Claudia Schiffer parading for Versace spring-summer 2018their impeccable lengths tell another story, which makes you want to dig deeper into the subject.
Long hair after 50: what hairdressers think
For David Lucas, official hairdresser at the Hôtel de Crillon, the famous short cut rule makes no sense: “I don’t agree with that at all. There is no problem with having long hair at 50 as long as you have the right cut, color and maintenance. On the contrary, the more time passes, the more you have to dress your face“, he explains, quoted by Elle. He even goes so far as to believe that cuts that are too short can age: “We have to style them more and this famous styling – very unnatural – is precisely what gives the ladylike look that we want to avoid.“
His credo: a light, lively blow-dry, far from fixed styling. “It is France which sets the tempo, foreigners are increasingly looking for this less hairstyle effect that Parisiennes adore. Our moms’ blow-drying is over!” he insists. In other words, age is not a problem; it is above all the style of hair styling which shifts towards a dated or, on the contrary, modern effect.
The right cut for long hair that flatters after 50
Of the long hair after 50yes, but not just anyhow. David Lucas recommends a real cut, with a layer or highlights on the side like Sarah Lavoine, to frame and soften the face. “I’m not a fan of three feet of hair without any cut.“For him, the choice is made according to the silhouette, the face and the texture, much more than according to age: “I find that short hair especially suits small faces for example“.
Once the shape is found, maintenance becomes key. Suitable shampoos and conditioners, if possible without silicone, elaborate coloring, lightening highlights to bring light and a cool side: everything comes down to these details. With time, “In both men and women, hair becomes weaker as they age. In the same way that we treat a skin problem, it is imperative to treat hair loss. You must therefore obtain anti-fall protection, it is very easy to find on the market.“, reminds the hairdresser. Enough to secure your lengths over time.
Maintaining your long hair after 50: oils and good reflexes
As we age, hair often becomes drier, duller and prone to frizz. Integrating a hair oil into your routine can be a game-changer: it nourishes the fiber, helps maintain hydration, limits frizz and adds shine, while protecting against external aggressions. Rosemary oils, applied as a scalp massage two to three times a week, are particularly appreciated for strengthening the fiber, reducing loss and helping damaged hair to repair itself.
To keep it simple, simply place this oil at the right time: in an oil bath before shampooing to deeply nourish, on damp hair to facilitate detangling, or in a very small quantity on dry ends to finish. Combined with anti-hair loss treatments and regular cuts, this routine helps keep your lengths supple and shiny. In summary, real beauty coaching is not about saying goodbye to long hair, but about learning to wear it high, long, and in your image.